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In "Attaboy, Sam!", young Sam steps up to support his sister Anastasia as she composes a birthday poem for their mother. While Sam’s creative attempt to create a unique perfume turns out to be chaotic, the siblings bond over the shared family celebration and the mishap teaches them that effort and teamwork shine brighter than perfection.
First publish date: June 1, 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lois Lowry
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